The Oregon Historical Society is recognizing Papé for its 85 years of dedication to business innovation and community service at this year’s prestigious Oregon History Makers event. This event, which honors individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to Oregon’s history, culture, and landscape, will take place on Sunday, October 6 at the Portland Art Museum.
Established in 2009, the Oregon History Makers Awards & Dinner is an annual celebration that honors contemporary leaders and organizations making history through scientific discovery and exploration, innovations in business, communications, and the arts, or dedicated community service. This event also aids the Oregon Historical Society in its essential mission to collect, preserve, and interpret Oregon’s rich past for over 125 years.
As a leader in both business and community involvement, Papé is honored to be among this year’s distinguished honorees. Alongside Papé, the Oregon History Makers will recognize the transformative technology of Dr. David Huang, the tribal and conservation leadership of Charles F. Sams III, and the pioneering entrepreneurship of Susan Sokol Blosser in the Oregon wine industry.
Susie Papé, Board chair, Jordan Papé, CEO, and Ryan Papé, president of Papé Machinery Agriculture and Turf, express their sincere gratitude: “We are thrilled and honored to be recognized by the Oregon Historical Society. This recognition is not just about our success in the past, but how we build on the past to create a better future for generations to come.” They also extend their heartfelt congratulations to each of the honorees, “We share this honor with our other amazing honorees, whose remarkable contributions have significantly shaped Oregon’s vibrant history and promising future.”
As a fourth-generation, family-owned business that has been instrumental in shaping the infrastructure of the West since 1938, Papé continually sets the standard for excellence within the industries it serves. From farming to forestry, construction to trucking, Papé’s commitment to keeping the West moving has remained steadfast. This year’s recognition as an Oregon History Maker is a testament to Papé’s legacy of innovation, community service, and leadership. In addition to being recognized, Papé is also a proud sponsor of this year’s Oregon History Makers event. With a rich history of supporting local charities, such as FFA organizations, education foundations, family centers, churches, children’s hospitals, and United Way of Lane County, their sponsorship of this event continues their tradition of community involvement.
Papé invites the community to join in celebrating this momentous occasion and to support the Oregon Historical Society’s vital work in preserving the narratives that define Oregon. Together, we honor the past and build towards an even more dynamic and prosperous future. Table sponsorships and individual tickets are available. For more information about the Oregon History Makers event, please visit the Oregon Historical Society’s website at ohs.org.
About Papé:
Papé is the premier capital equipment provider in the West. For over 85 years, Papé has worked to maximize customers’ uptime through top-quality equipment, convenient maintenance service, and consistent, quality customer service. This fourth-generation family-owned company is dedicated to providing customers with quality products and unmatched service. As the leading supplier of construction, logging, material handling, landscaping, trenching, and farm equipment, as well as semi-trucks and warehouse products, Papé makes good on providing customers with end-to-end solutions.
